Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...
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General types of therapy from tried-and-true methods that have been around for some time, to newer innovations and the latest techniques.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
I provide Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy), a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that the mind comprises multiple sub-personalities or "parts," each with unique perspectives, memories, and...
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, and other therapeutic schools of thought. Dr. Jeffrey Young developed schema psychotherapy in the 1980s and is...
Logotherapy: Finding Meaning, Purpose & Direction
What Is Logotherapy? (Quick Overview) Logotherapy is a meaning-centered form of psychotherapy developed by Viktor Frankl that helps individuals discover purpose in their lives—even in the face of suffering. It is based on the idea that the primary human motivation is...
Interpersonal Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT Therapy) is a short-term, focused treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. IPT Therapy is based on the idea that social issues play a significant role in the development and maintenance of psychological symptoms. In my...
ACT Psychotherapy
ACT Psychotherapy is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is designed to help individuals develop psychological flexibility by teaching them to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change or control them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy...